In a historic meeting at the Pentagon on March 6th, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed UK Defense Secretary John Healey to discuss strengthening the strategic alliance between the U.S and the U.K. This high-level meeting comes at a critical time, as both nations navigate global security challenges and reaffirm their commitment to shared defense priorities.
The discussions focused on key areas of cooperation, including NATO commitments, military aid to Ukraine, and joint efforts to counter emerging threats. Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of the U.S-U.K partnership, stating, “Our alliance is a cornerstone of global stability, and we remain united in our mission to protect freedom and democracy.” John Healey, representing Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the U.K’s unwavering support for transatlantic cooperation. Healey praised the U.S for its leadership under President Trump’s administration, noting, “The U.S and U.K have always stood shoulder-to-shoulder, and that will not change.”
The meeting also addressed the evolving role of NATO and the need for increased defense spending among member nations. Both Hegseth and Healey agreed that a strong NATO is essential to countering aggression from adversarial states.
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